人教版高中英语练习题2-配答案解析.doc

1、 高二英语定时练 Part I ClozeAs a teenager, I was pretty lazy when it came to doing things for my family. I worked hard at school, and sometimes looked after my younger sister. Still, I found myself regularly resisting the urge to 1 out at home with even the simplest things.Every Wednesday afternoon, for ex

2、ample, my mother 2 me to another town for a piano lesson. During my two-hour lesson, shed rush to the nearby store and buy a weeks worth of 3 . Given the fact that my mom had driven me twelve miles there, twelve miles back, 4 for my lesson, and bought me a candy bar, youd think Id be very 5 to help

3、her bring the groceries into the house. 6 I wasnt. I generally just brought in an armload and left the 7 for Mom as I ran to my room, shut the door, and started studying. Dont get me wrong: even back in my room, I felt 8 about not helping my mother more. Deep inside, I wanted to change my 9 . But I

4、also realized that once I did change, thered be no going back. 10 I took on more responsibility, my parents would start 11 more of me. At age fifteen, I sensed that this one small change would 12 something much bigger: my personal change from a cared-for, spoiled (被宠坏的) child to a more 13 , caring a

5、nd giving young man.Ill never forget the Wednesday when I made a(n) 14 to jump in and see what happened. Returning home from the 15 , I disappeared into my room, as usual. But once inside, I felt that deep and burning 16 . Throwing my school books on the bed, I suddenly opened my door and 17 back to

6、 the garage to help my mother. How happy I felt that day!Surely, over time, I continued to help out with more housework. The neat thing was, the more I helped out, the 18 I felt about myself and my place in my family. As Mom and Dad realized they could 19 on me more, our trips became far less stress

7、ful, too. In short, it was a win-win situation for everyone.Sometimes the little things we put off doing the longest 20 out to be the simplest things to complete. And feeling happy beats feeling guilty any day. 1A. helpB. cryC. startD. work2A.sentB. droveC. walkedD. guided3A. fruitsB. flowersC. groc

8、eriesD. vegetables 4A. paidB.foughtC. appliedD. planned5A. nervousB. gratefulC. confidentD. unwilling6A. SoB. AndC. ThusD. But 7A. oneB. otherC. nextD. rest 8A. excitedB. curiousC. guilty D. doubtful 9A. wayB. worldC. careerD. shape10A. SinceB. ThoughC. UnlessD. Once 11A. warningB. remindingC. expec

9、tingD. informing12A. tell B. markC. expressD. describe13A. energeticB. ambitiousC. outgoingD. responsible 14A. excuse B. decisionC. statementD. appointment15. A.dutyB.storeC. lesson D. holiday16. A. angerB. shameC. delight D. pleasure17. A. called B. looked C. headed D. handed18A. betterB. smarterC.

10、 warmerD. stronger19A. liveB. pressC. focusD. count 20A. turnB. makeC. pointD. bringPart II Reading comprehension A On a cool morning, Wilson Kasaine heads out along a dirt path in southern Kenya. His calmness makes it easy to forget that hes tracking one of the most dangerous animals in the world.

11、Kasaine is tracking lionsespecially one lion called Marti, who is the real-life Lion King of Selenkay Conservancy. Tracking lions on foot may sound like a death wish, but Kasaine has been doing it for most of his life. Born into a traditional Maasai family he quickly grew to understand the beauty an

12、d danger of wildlife. Living with big wild animals forces him to develop a good sense of where they have been and where they may be going. During his 12-kilometer walks to and from school, he learned how to tell the paw prints (爪印)of a lion from those of other animals. Growing up, Kasaine knew that

13、improving his tracking abilities would help him avoid surprise meetings with dangerous animals. For many Maasai, tracking is mainly a matter of self-protection. But Kasaine is tracking lions to meet them and to protect them. He leads a small group of wide-eyed tourists over the red sandy path, searc

14、hing for the lion that has left upon it his prints. Each year, thousands of tourists crowd Kenyas national parks to try to have a look at thebig five”; elephants, rhinoceros, leopards, buffaloes and lions. The international draw of these animals matters a lot because the nations economy is tied to t

15、he protection of its wildlife. If Kenyas wildlife disappears, so does its second-largest source of income. Wildlife protection efforts in Kenya meant marking off land exclusively(专门地)for animals. But it also meant that the people who had originally lived in the area were forced to leave their land a

16、nd into smaller surrounding areas, They are also finding it increasingly hard to keep a traditional Maasai lifestyle. But people are glad that it really makes a difference to wildlife protection.21. How did Kasaine track lions?A. By working together with tourists. B. By running after them all the ti

17、me. C. By going to school every day. D. By studying their paw prints. 22. What can we learn from Paragraph 4?A. Maasai people are born animal lovers. B. Tourism is a big threat to Kenyas wildlife. C. Kenya benefits a lot from its wildlife protection. D. Small animals are not included in their protec

18、tion policy. 23. What does the underlined word it”in the last paragraph refer to?A. Kenyas economic development. B. Peoples leaving their original homes. C. Kenyas second-largest income source. D. Kenyan peoples traditional Maasai lifestyle. 24. What is the best title for the text?A. Wildlife protec

19、tion in Kenya B. Meeting a dangerous animalC. Wilson Kasaines wise choice D. Learning to live with lionsBIn todays world of smart phones and notebook computers, most people have at least one time-telling thing with them. Since these digital products are so common, is time running out for the 500-yea

20、r-old watch? According to some consumers, the answer is yes. New Jersey teenager Charlie Wollman says a watch is “an extra piece of equipment with no necessary function.” Many young adults think so and use their smart phones to tell time. It is said that fewer young people wear watches today than te

21、n years ago. As a result, some people say that the watch industry is at a crossroads.However, watchmakers optimistically say that watches redeem popularity when consumers reach their 20s and 30s. By then, they are willing to spend money on a quality watch that doesnt just keep good time. Fifty years

22、 ago, watchmakers took pride in their products accuracy. But in recent years, the watch industry has changed itself into an accessory business. And today, the image a watch communicates has become more important than the time it tells.“Complications” features that go beyond simple timekeeping are an

23、 important part of a watchs image. Todays watches offer lots of features that meet almost any personality. These features include compasses, USB drivers, and even other functions that measure the effectiveness of golf swings!Creativity also plays a key role in designing todays watches. For example,

24、Japanese watchmaker Tokyoflash makes watches that dont even look like watches. The companys popular Shinshoku model uses different color lights to tell time. It looks more like a fashionable bracelet than a watch. Whether a watch communicates fashion sense, creative talent of a love sports, consumer

25、s want their watches to stand out. Nowadays, everyone has the same kind of gadget in their bags, so people want to make a statement with what s on their wrists. Will this interest in wrist fashion last? Only time will tell!25. What can we know from the first paragraph?A. As most people see, watches

26、are out of fashion. B. The watch industry will close down sooner or later.C. Some people feel that watches have been of no use. D. There are so many choices of watches for teenagers today.26. The underlined word “redeem” in Paragraph 2 can be replaced by _.A. enlarge B. change C. regain D. win27. Ja

27、panese watchmaker Tokyoflash is mentioned in Paragraph 4 to _.A. show why Shinshoku watches are popular B. tell that todays watches need more imagination C. advertise Shinshoku watches made by Tokyoflash D. make a comparison between watches and bracelets28. What might be the most suitable title for

28、the passage?A. Japanese Watches Stand Out B. Watches Tell More Than TimeC. Watch Industry Is in a Bad SituationD. Watches Are Becoming Less Popular Part III Grammatical fillingA motto is a sentence or a phrase 1 can inspire us especially when we are 2 (face) with difficulties. Many of us have our mo

29、ttoes, such as “Where there is a will, there is a way.” Or “Nothing is difficult if you put your heart into it.”, and so on. My motto is “God helps those who help 3 .” Sometimes I am lazy and dont want to make efforts 4 (work) hard, 5 the moment I think of my motto I will get energetic again and dev

30、ote myself to what I am doing. I write my motto 6 I can see it easily. Every time I fail in my exam and begin to lose heart, the sight of my motto inspires me with much 7 (confident). My motto also makes me become 8 independent person. That is to say, I wont rely on others easily. My friends, what i

31、s your motto? If you still havent got a motto, please choose 9 because a motto can have a great effect 10 you. Part IV Proof-readingDear David,I have been expected to travel to the UK. However, I can experience the English culture personal. Im writing to ask for some advices. My family plan to trave

32、l there during a coming winter vacation. We are to spend a week in London, where is a large city, and this is the first time for us to travel abroad. I want to know what places of interest there is worth seeing. Can you offer to me some suggestions and recommend some attractions? I would appreciate

33、if you could reply to me soon. Im also looking forward to see you in London.1.完型1A2B3C4A 5B6D7D8C9A10D11C12B13D 14B 15C 16B17C18A19D20A2.阅读 21-24 DCBA 25-28 CCBB3.语法填空1that/which 2faced 3themselves 4to work 5but6where 7confidence 8an 9one 10on4.改错Dear David,I have been expected to travel to the UK.

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